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Hi all, I drained down my heating system to relocate a radiator, ever since when trying to use the shower on the second floor( boiler located on ground floor) boiler stops working, fault light- pump or low pressure comes on. Any advice on how I can fix this please. Cheers in advance

Hi guys, we have an old style open vented system boiler make glow worm space saver. As the title says I removed a radiator from the bathroom in order to re-tile , will take a couple of days, so as a temporary measure just connected the in and out feed together. Had to drain down system as the...

hi guys, about to cut an oak worktop using a router, thing is i haven't used it with a half inch collet before so my question is, I have a collet and nut for quarter inch and also collet for half inch but not a nut. Do I need a different nut also? CHEERS

hi all, having removed an old oven i am about to install a new one, no problems with that, but on removing the original socket/spur i have found there are 2 3 core live cables both of which are the correct size for an oven, i am puzzled as to why there are 2 cables not just one, is this because...

Hi, i am about to fit 38mm oak worktop to a run of 3.1m, the length of the worktops I have are 3m, obviously I have to find that extra 10cm but I am guessing I don't want to add just 10cm to end of 3m length, where am I best to cut the 3m. the run has a cut out for a sink and also cuts in the...

hi guys, okay started to install tall kitchen units had no problem in levelling on base of unit, back to front and side to side however....when placing the level on the sides of the unit it is not level, out by approx. 10mm from bottom to top? one of the units is for an intergrated 50/50 f/f the...

Hi, just about to install my kitchen, question is.....should the end panels on a tall unit be cut down so the top is flush with the top of the unit and at the bottom, should it be recessed at the front so the plinth is continuous. would appreciate your help.

Hi all, please help....i need to run the waste from a washing machine through the wall directly behind the appliance but then the nearest gulley for it to run to is approx. 6m away. What kind of trap would be best and positioned where, also can the flexible hose from machine be connected into a...

i have just added an extra light into an extension but i want to change the current single switch to a double so lights can be turned on/off independantly, currently the switch cable runs into a four way junction box as this supplies other lights and then runs from there to the ceiling rose, i...

Hi, just bought a wireless thermostat (celect) and need to connect it. The installation instructions aren't very clear (to an electrical novice). Boiler is new and as yet has not been fired up, the only flex currently going to the boiler is taken from a switched fused spur(from ring main) and...

hi, have tried to fix a upvc door and frame in today,wedged it using plastic packers supplied but evertime i opened the door the frame moves :x if i use expanding foam between frame and wall will this hold it in place to enable me to get the screws in, or will it distort the frame?

hi, I have just installed 90mm of insulation between the rafters and am about to put 70mm on the underside of them, I am unsure as to what is the best way of fixing this tightly to the rafters?

I am using a redland regent tile for a roof pitch of 14 degrees, according to the guide the tiles require a headlap of 100 with minimum baten spacing of 293mm however having set this out it only gives me a headlap of 75, what difference will it make if I decrease the baten space to give me the...

Hi guys, part of my property I have just extended into has a single skin external brick wall which I need to insulate trying to retain as much space as possible and complying with building regs, having read many different threads on this issue there doesn't seem to be a defining answer, can any...

roof running into a gable. How does the lead running along the top of the roof get dressed into gable which will have stepped flashing?

Currently we have boarded stair rails which we would like to replace with spindles, what is the best way to go about this so as not to compromise it's required strength.

Hi again, roof structure, rafters, purlin ect. now all in place so time to think about insulation. I have decided to go for a vaulted ceiling (warm roof) and am aware that it requires 90mm and 40mm celotex or equivalent. I understand the 90mm goes in between the rafters which are 125mm but I am...

Hi, building a small extension to the rear of my property, now up to wall plate hight and unsure as to what the regs are regarding spec of timbers I need? The roof is monoo pitch with a shallow fall, width 2.9m, length 4m. Does it require a purlin and if so what size, also what size will other...